Groningen weather in August (Groningen Province, Netherlands)

What should you pack for a trip to Groningen in August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Groningen is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 23°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 13°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Groningen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 199 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Groningen. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Groningen climate page with graphs.

 

Groningen, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 43% *  

* Data from: Eelde, the Netherlands (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Groningen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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